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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.83, 1,056.85 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.83, 1,056.85 and 416.52 is: 574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.83 : 1,056.85 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.83/1,056.85 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.83x = 1,056.85 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.83x = 440,199.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,199.16/765.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.80

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